Steering Related Problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the electric power assist steering system (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Kia Motor Optima


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Optima

The Steering problem

Subframe is rusting out and my tires are getting abnormal wear and my front tires are angled in   Read details...

The Electric Power Assist Steering System problem

2002 kia Optima lx. There is an electrical problem with the vehicle. The lights will start to flicker, and then the vehicle will lose power and shut everything down. When the temperature was around 80-90 degrees and at long distances this problem will happen.   Read details...

The Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2002 kia Optima. While driving approximately 10 mph and making a left turn, the front driver side control arm, tie rod, and cv axle fractured. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the subframe needed to be replaced along with the   Read details...


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